United States vs Belgium Prediction as World Cup Quarter-Final Awaits for Victors
The winner advances to a West Coast quarterfinal against Spain or Portugal, while Folarin Balogun is available after serving a one-game ban.
- On Monday, the United States men's national soccer team faces Belgium at Lumen Field in a World Cup round of 16 match, with a sellout crowd of over 66,000 expected.
- This match serves as a rematch of the 2014 World Cup round of 16 in Brazil, won 2-1 by Belgium, as the Americans seek to prove improvement after losing 5-2 to the Red Devils in a friendly earlier this year.
- Forward Folarin Balogun is eligible to play after FIFA suspended his one-game ban following a phone call from President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- The winner earns a quarterfinal matchup against Spain or Portugal on Friday, with U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams stating, "You have to back yourselves against whoever you're playing."
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino aims to guide the U.S. to its first quarterfinal appearance since 2002, while American players strive to elevate soccer's domestic following to levels comparable to the NFL, MLB, and NBA.
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US vs. Belgium live coverage: Folarin Balogun in starting lineup for World Cup Round of 32
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The United States, the last host nation remaining in the tournament, will attempt to qualify for the quarterfinals against Belgium on Monday night/Tuesday morning at midnight UTC. The Americans will field their striker Folarin Balogun, who, despite being suspended in the round of 32, has been cleared by FIFA to face the Red Devils. Follow this match live; it has already begun behind the scenes.
United States vs Belgium prediction as World Cup quarter-final awaits for victors
Three parsPlay our FREE match predictor and win £1k Score prediction for USA vs BelgiumThe game is set to be played on Monday, July 6 at 5pm local time (1am UK time).Both sides will be in familiar surrounding at Lumen Field in Seattle: both teams played there once in the group stage, with Belgium also playing their round of 32 game at the stadium.Folarin Balogun's red card has been suspended, which is a confusing sentence (Image credit: Getty Im…
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